History
Situated at Palakkad, Kerala,
Pariyanampatta Bhagavathy temple is a famous and ancient temple dedicated to
Sree Bhagavathy, known as the Goddess of 14 Desams. The history of the temple
dates back to 1400 years.
Legend(ഐതീഹ്യം)
According to the legends, once a
aged Brahmin of Pariyaanampetta Mana undertook a pilgrimage to Mookaambika
temple with his servant, who was the head of Chalavara Parola Nair Tharwad near
Cheruplassery. After a while the Brahmin got blessings of the Goddess so he
decided to return home to spend the rest of his days in piety. However, on
reaching the bank of a small stream at Pariyanampetta he felt tired and rested
there for some time. While resting there, he untied his bundle of personal
belongings. To his dismay he sawa Thidambu (replica of a deity) inside the
stocks of his bundle. He realized the real meaning of the development through
his wisdom and decided to to make pratishta (installation) of the thidambu
there. He summoned peoples of 14 desoms in old Valluvanadu taluk and did the
pratishta of the thidambu under the vedic rituals of the main thanthri of
Ikkaattumanakkal under the control of desam pramanies (Chiefs) of Kollam,
Nallur and Pottekkad Mootha Panickers.
According to the legends, once a
aged Brahmin of Pariyaanampetta Mana undertook a pilgrimage to Mookaambika
temple with his servant, who was the head of Chalavara Parola Nair Tharwad near
Cheruplassery. After a while the Brahmin got blessings of the Goddess so he
decided to return home to spend the rest of his days in piety. However, on
reaching the bank of a small stream at Pariyanampetta he felt tired and rested
there for some time. While resting there, he untied his bundle of personal
belongings. To his dismay he sawa Thidambu (replica of a deity) inside the
stocks of his bundle. He realized the real meaning of the development through
his wisdom and decided to to make pratishta (installation) of the thidambu
there. He summoned peoples of 14 desoms in old Valluvanadu taluk and did the
pratishta of the thidambu under the vedic rituals of the main thanthri of
Ikkaattumanakkal under the control of desam pramanies (Chiefs) of Kollam,
Nallur and Pottekkad Mootha Panickers.
Architecture
Pariyanampatta Devi temple
complex is spread over one acre out of the total eight acres. It has got a
sreekovil with a mukha mandapam, dhwajam, deepasthambam, sub-shrine,
pattukottil, thidapalli, ootupura and agrasala along with other establishments.
There are some exquisite wood carvings at the mukha mandapam (ashta dikpalakas
with Sree Chakra at the centre) and the Sree Mukham (motif of Goddess
Bhadrakali and heads of elephants on either side).
Darsan Info Darsan Info: Pariyanampatta Devi temple is open from 5 AM to 12 noon and from 5 PM to 8 PM. The Goddess is believed to possess powers of Goddess Saraswathi in the morning, Goddess Bhadrakali at noon and Goddess Vana-Durga at evening. Inside the garbha gruham, there are three darusilpas and one idol of Bhairavan.
Darsan Dresscode:
Devotees are
supposed to bathe and wear clean clothes before entering the Pariyanampatta
Devi temple . Dress code for men is Dhoti or Mundu without shirts or baniyan
and Salvar sets and other modern dresses are not allowed for women. Devotees
are expected not to smoke or spit inside the Temple, not to use or carry pan
masala and such other things inside the Temple, or not to enter the Temple or
Temple premises after consuming liquor. Devotees should not throw away the
prasadam and theertham received from the Temple and handle them with respect.
Cameras, mobile phones, and any other type of electronic equipment are not
permitted inside the Temple and photography is strictly prohibited in the
Temple premises.
Pooja Timing(പൂജ സമയം )
Pariyanampatta Devi temple is open from 5 AM
to 12 noon and from 5 PM to 8 PM. Five poojas are done daily - Usha Pooja (6
AM), Ethirthu Pooja (8 AM), Pantheeradi Pooja (10 AM), Uchcha Pooja (11 AM) and
Athazha Pooja (7:30 PM).
Temple Rituals
Darika vadhom Pattu is special for the
Pariyanampatta Devi temple . Devotees come to the temple on first Sunday,
Tuesday and Friday of every Malayalam month
Special Rituals
Pallipana and Kalippana are special offerings at Pariyanampatta Devi temple .
Regular Offerings
Chantattam, Raktha Pushapanjali,
neypayasam, panapayasam, Trikala pooja and Udayasthamana Pooja
karthika-vilakku(കാർത്തിക വിളക്ക് )
Steps leading to temple decorated
with lamps on Karthika vilakku
Main festival of Temple is known
as PariyanampettaPooram(പരിയാനംപറ്റ പൂരം ). Pooramaholsavam comes on 1 to 7 of malayalam month of
Kumbham( February – March) and attracts a large number of devotees. Pooram
starts on 1st Kumbha with the hoisting of the temple flag.The ornamentally
decorated up elephants up to 9 numbers take part in all three processions
namely Vadakkanpooram (Procession coming from North side), Kizhakkanpooram
(Procession coming from East side)and Patinjaranpooram(Procession coming from
West side).‘Moorthiyaatom’ on the eve of Pooram (Valiyaarattu) is the unique
feature of this temple.Traditional, classical and folk art forms like Pootham,
Thira, Karivela, Kaalavela (Kaala means Ox in malayalam), Kuthiravela (Kuthira
means Horse in malayalam), Kathakali, Chakiyarkoothu etc.
During pooram days Nadaswara
melam and tholpavakoothu are performed in the temple. One of the most expensive
and eminent offering is” Dravyakalasam”. It is performed as part of the
festival in order to rejuvenate the divinely power of the deity. Participation
of devotees in contributing the valuables for “Dravyakalasam” bring their home
all fame and prosperity.Vedikkettu will be there in the last day
Vela is before the malayalam star
‘Pooram’ in the month of Makara(January- February). Vishuvilakku(വിഷുവിളക്ക് ) is celebrated
on 1st of Medom. Laksharchana is performed permanently in the month of
Karkitaka(July- August). Karthika Vilakku(കാർത്തികവിളക്ക് ) is celebrated in the month of
Vrichika (November- December)during the star Karthika, with various programmes.
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